Chloe He resumed driving, and soon we arrived at a small house. Though it was modest, the exterior was neatly decorated, giving me an instant feeling of coziness. Joshua got out and opened the door for me, helping me out just like Hayden would. I smiled, realizing where Hayden must have learned such gestures."Slim!" I heard two small voices yell in unison, and two little kids ran toward Hayden, hugging his legs.He crouched down to their level before placing his hands on their shoulders. That's when I noticed they were twins."I wonder which one is Lioness," he asked, clearly knowing who was who."It's me, Slim!" she giggled, throwing herself onto him and hugging him tightly. Her sister followed suit, and Hayden chuckled, standing up and lifting one on each hip."Slim is a softie for kids," someone commented from behind me. I turned around to find Leah. She smiled, instantly embracing me, and I hugged her back, missing her dearly."I thought you abandoned me," she said, pulling away

Chloe I stumbled out of the bathroom, feeling weak and nauseous after being sick. I couldn't help but feel sorry for the girls I passed in the hallway who were on their way in. I knew the mess I had left behind was unpleasant. Searching for Hayden, I walked down the hallway, trying to find his room. Most of the rooms were locked, but it wasn't difficult to locate him. I turned the handle of the door at the end of the hallway and pushed it open. As my eyes adjusted to the darkness, my heart shattered. Hayden was in bed with a topless girl, caught in a compromising situation. Instantly, he got up, and I shook my head in disbelief. In an instant, it felt as though a dagger had pierced through my chest, the pain so acute that it stole my breath away. My hand instinctively rose to cover my gaping mouth, as if to stifle the disbelief threatening to spill out. I stood there, frozen in shock, unable to comprehend the harsh reality unfolding before my eyes.Part of me desperately clung to the

Chloe "Hey!" He answered cheerfully, and I smiled."Hi, Kai," I greeted."Do you like your new college?" he asked, and I sighed."I did, until I realized who my roommate is," I told him, and he laughed."No way," he exclaimed, sounding like he was eating."Yes. Did you know about this?" I asked."I didn't. Otherwise, I still wouldn't have told you," he admitted honestly, and I sighed, laughing a little and shaking my head."You're such an asshole, Kai," I told him, and he snickered."A bloody good one, innit?" he replied, attempting a horrible British accent, and I laughed."Goodnight, Kai," I said, and he chuckled."Goodnight, Chloe," he replied, and I heard him kiss the phone screen, making me laugh again.Ending the call, I placed my phone on the nightstand and went to bed, eager for this day to be over.~It had been a while since I last saw Hayden. In the mornings, we would pass each other without a word, but I would catch him staring at me. However, his demeanor was always cold

Chloe My phone began vibrating on the nightstand, and I managed to pry his arms off me before standing up and walking over to pick up the phone without even checking the caller ID."Hey," I heard a familiar voice say, and I smiled."Hey, Daniel," I replied."You didn't even tell me goodbye!" he exclaimed, and I felt a pang of guilt before bursting into laughter."I'm sorry, but you weren't answering," I explained, and he sighed.Arms encircled my waist, pulling me back into him, his head burying itself in my neck. He placed a single, open-mouthed kiss against my skin, causing me to melt."I want to come visit you," Daniel said from the other end of the line, and I was about to respond when Hayden's hand started sliding down my body.I tried to push it away, but he smirked, his hand trailing lower. Just as his hand reached the waistband of my pants, he turned me around and pulled me flush against him."Chloe, are you busy?" Daniel's voice echoed, and I was about to respond again when

ChloeAfter he left, I stepped into the shower, feeling the cold water wash over my body, instantly relieving the tension in my muscles. With each breath, I could feel myself relaxing, ready to continue my shower. Once I finished, I wrapped myself in a towel and walked out into my room. I noticed Hayden sitting on my bed, engrossed in something on his phone. As I entered, he placed his phone next to him and rubbed his hands together before leaning back. He silently watched me as I grabbed some underwear, his eyes following my every move. I casually placed my bra at the bottom of the bed and proceeded to put on my underwear. Just as I was about to reach for my bra, he intercepted it, tossing it next to him. I rolled my eyes at his playful gesture."Really?" I asked, raising an eyebrow at him. He smirked mischievously, patting his lap.I shook my head, chuckling, and he rolled his eyes as he sat at the edge of the bed. Then he sighed, picking up the bra and holding it out to me. I nai